So to clarify my earlier post, the exposed, metal portion of the Eve supplied USB cable is slightly shorter (approx. 0.3mm) than other cables I’ve looked at (Samsung & GoPro to name a couple). In addition, the back bevel of the V case prevents full insertion of the cable by another 1.3mm. The result is that if there is a gap (as little as 0.3mm) between the plastic shoulder of the Eve USB plug and the side of the V case, then the connection fails. Only if Eve cable is pushed in far enough to be pushed out of parallel to the receptacle (away from the plane of the screen), can a reliable connection be made. The better solution is to select cables that do have a longer plugs. I am also now using an SIIG, USB-C Power Meter, to monitor real time voltage and current being drawn by the V (and it has a longer plug too).

One of the early reviewers commented on the beveled case surrounding the USB ports, and it’s potential to prevent adequate cable contact. With my three Vs, this has proven to be the case. Moreover, this explains why Vs have not been charging, regardless whether they are powered off, powered up, or sleeping/hibernating.

…hey
i could have sworn i blew a blood vessel here this morning. hmm.
Ah well, prolly just the schizophrenia setting in

Anyway: Good Sirs, what we have here is a man who - after having been forced to perform a is-brick-not-brick-maybe-bread procedure - finds himself unable to adequately express the emotions he’s currently feeling.

That is unfortunately not up to us with the USB C specifications - per specification a USB-C to C cable should always be able to handle up to 60W through USB-PD which we use to charge the V. This should partially be due to the 56k Ohm resistor in every end of the cable.

@Imagineer that’s very interesting information - thank you for providing it

Actually I do follow him on Amazon. As per this thread I’ve been looking for a USB-C to USB-C cable with LED and unfortunately he hasn’t tested one yet. I did find a Moshi cable (which Leung has NOT tested) and I was trying to determine if it would work before I bought it (it’s $34 yikes!). Anyway, I took the plunge and bought it, so I’ll post the results when I get it.

Lucky you, it’s 68$CAD on Amazon Canada!!!
I’m curious if you can report on the following when you get it: does the LED light up when the cable is plugged in the charger or does it only light up when it’s actively charging the V (current flowing).

The Plugable USBC-VAMETER is a portable USB-C multi-meter that was designed to measure voltage and amperage (charge rate) for USB-C devices. Introduction Plugable is already well known for our advance ...

CDN$ 36.18

HTH!

PS: I know it’s one more thing to carry but that’s would fit easily in anything they come up with in Project B Also, for some reason the forum shows 36$ in the preview while it’s actually 24$ on Amazon